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Fatal error: Uncaught Error: Call to undefined function wp_get_active_network_plugins()

The function wp_get_active_network_plugins() is private to WordPress core. It is defined only when Multisite loads core files such as wp-includes/ms-load.php. When a theme, plugin, or custom script calls the function outside of that context, PHP throws a fatal error.

Typical triggers include using the function on a single‑site install, loading it before Multisite bootstraps, or having corrupted core files that never include the definition.

Symptoms

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White screen of death
A blank page appears with the fatal‑error message.
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Admin dashboard inaccessible
Error occurs during admin hook and prevents login.
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Error logged in debug.log
PHP log shows Uncaught Error for the missing function.

Common Causes

Private core function
Function is intended for internal use and is not loaded for public calls.
Multisite not bootstrapped
Site runs without Multisite enabled, so the defining file never runs.
Corrupt or missing core file
wp-includes/ms-load.php is absent or damaged, preventing definition.
Out‑of‑date WordPress version
Version older than 3.1 lacks the function entirely.
Custom code misuse
Theme or plugin copies core code and calls the private function directly.
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